Trade Publications

Simon Hughes
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what publications promoting British trade are funded or part-funded, by her Department; and how much was spent on such funding in 2002–03 [112861]

Nigel Griffiths
[holding answer 12 May 2003]: During 2002–03, a number of publications were produced that were aimed at developing British overseas trade. These were funded and part funded centrally by British Trade International at a cost of £389,500. The publications are: Flagship brochure "Business Success Overseas""Business Success Overseas2 Welsh versionGuide to services provided by COI for exporters8 Sector publicationsOverseas Trade Magazine—10 issues2002–03 Annual ReviewThe DTI also funds the New Products from Britain service, which promotes British products and services to potential overseas buyers. This includes leaflets, catalogues and brochures which cost a total of £272,326 in 2002–03.